Chronic illness affects more than the physical body, but how do you cope with the personal, emotional, and social aspects of chronic illness? This workbook will carefully guide you through 21 activities that will teach you how to be more self-aware, identify and manage emotions, set and communicate boundaries, and more! Written by J.L. Prevost, a registered clinical counsellor who specializes in helping people manage chronic illness (and who also has chronic illness herself), this interactive workbook shows you how to manage the parts of chronic illness that so often go overlooked.
Published in 2023 through Kindle Direct Publishing
Most of us have everyday conversations with ease, yet we can get tripped up when the topic turns serious or emotional. We may fumble or freeze. We may fear saying the wrong words, making things worse, or getting stuck in an endless argument cycle.
Fortunately, there are steps we can take to improve how we speak to others. In The Conversation Guide: How To Skillfully Communicate, Set Boundaries, and Be Understood, registered clinical counsellor and teacher J.L.Prevost teaches 10 skills for making all types of conversations less stressful, easier, and more effective.
Grounded in gold-standard techniques from communication and psychology models, the 10 skills will give you the confidence and know-how to prepare for, start, and structure conversations. Through relatable anecdotes, common dialogue examples, and valuable tips, this guide offers practical solutions you can implement right away, without having to wade through pages of communication theory,
The Conversation Guide will teach you skills to:
Stop avoiding confrontation
Set and enforce personal boundaries
Structure difficult conversations
Establish common goals
Support yourself post-talk
Whether you are facing a difficult conversation with a boss, client, friend, romantic partner, or parent, this book can help you say what you need to say— and avoid misunderstandings— without compromising your boundaries or your relationships.
Published in 2021 on Kindle Direct Publishing and Ingram Spark